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ABOUT THIS MODULE

The audience only sees what you point the camera at, and as filmmakers, the stories we tell must exist within the boundaries of the frame. The way we choose to place our subjects in the frame significantly affect the audience’s visual perception of the story and invoke subtle – yet powerful emotions.

In this module you will learn compositional techniques including the rule of thirds, how the great painters used mathematical principals like the golden ratio to create the perfectly composed images, how to balance line, color, and shape, and then how to break these rules.

Learn from the masters and harness the power of the frame to create compelling, story-supporting visuals in your movie.

IN THIS MODULE

21:48 video on techniques for composing your subject in the frame

Complete resource guide

Extensive Framing Guide

LEARN

Frame division and placement of subjects in the frame

Important compositional guidelines and their importance when framing a shot

The rule of thirds and how it can be used and broken as a powerful storytelling tool

The Golden Ratio and the Golden Rectangle

Composing for lines and area

How to adapt framing guidelines for different aspect ratios

How to frame a subject using:

Pictoral balance

Unity

Visual patterns

Leading lines

Scale

Subject prominence

Impressions of the subject

Composition and color

Composition and motion

Dynamic composition

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